Violence In America
Gun violence is becoming more prominent in the United States every day. In the year of 2015, murder rates in the United States increased from guns whether it was homicide, unintentional shooting or suicide. There were over 50,000 injuries that were caused by gun violence. From shootings at schools to movie theaters to workplaces, it seems like nothing is being done to stop the violence. Gun laws are becoming less lenient when it comes to who can purchase guns and operate them. However, there are multiple ways to get around these laws. People can get their guns from auctions or even gun shows. Despite the many gun laws that are being implemented, none are lowering the gun violence rate in America. From the constitution to the laws of today,
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In 1927, Congress passes its first federal law concerning guns. The law banned the mailing of concealable weapons. This would stop the some of the distribution of some guns but does little in the long run. The next act passed is the National Firearms Act of 1934. The act regulates fully automatic firearms such as machine guns. It makes is difficult to get firearms deemed to be lethal “or to be the chosen weapons of ‘gangsters’ most notably machine guns and short-barreled long guns.” The law regulates guns that can be concealed on a person. It puts taxes on manufacturers and distributors of firearms. They also have to register with the attorney general the “production and distribution system from manufacturer to buyer.” Federal Firearms Act of 1934 places the first limitations on gun ownership. Citizens have to first get a Federal Firearms License before they can purchase a gun. Sellers also have to keep records of the sells that they make of firearms. Convicted felons of violent crimes are not allowed to purchase guns and sellers are not allowed to sell to them under any circumstances. Once the Gun Control Act of 1968 was passed, it formed “the core of national gun policy in United States.” The act gives support for the federal, state, and local law enforcement in an effort to reduce gun violence. It reinforces the NFA and adds more restrictions and limitations to firearms. Even with all these acts in place, gun violence has not decreased. The laws are not enforced well enough to make an impact on it. People can still purchase guns easily. Firearms can be purchased over the counter. Citizens can even buy them through mail order magazines. No background checks are done to make sure that those guns are not following into the wrong hands. It is very difficult to make sure that weapons are being acquired by those that are
In 1927, Congress passes its first federal law concerning guns. The law banned the mailing of concealable weapons. This would stop the some of the distribution of some guns but does little in the long run. The next act passed is the National Firearms Act of 1934. The act regulates fully automatic firearms such as machine guns. It makes is difficult to get firearms deemed to be lethal “or to be the chosen weapons of ‘gangsters’ most notably machine guns and short-barreled long guns.” The law regulates guns that can be concealed on a person. It puts taxes on manufacturers and distributors of firearms. They also have to register with the attorney general the “production and distribution system from manufacturer to buyer.” Federal Firearms Act of 1934 places the first limitations on gun ownership. Citizens have to first get a Federal Firearms License before they can purchase a gun. Sellers also have to keep records of the sells that they make of firearms. Convicted felons of violent crimes are not allowed to purchase guns and sellers are not allowed to sell to them under any circumstances. Once the Gun Control Act of 1968 was passed, it formed “the core of national gun policy in United States.” The act gives support for the federal, state, and local law enforcement in an effort to reduce gun violence. It reinforces the NFA and adds more restrictions and limitations to firearms. Even with all these acts in place, gun violence has not decreased. The laws are not enforced well enough to make an impact on it. People can still purchase guns easily. Firearms can be purchased over the counter. Citizens can even buy them through mail order magazines. No background checks are done to make sure that those guns are not following into the wrong hands. It is very difficult to make sure that weapons are being acquired by those that are